Jump to content

Post Your Span-Am to WW I Full-Length Soldier Photos


world war I nerd
 Share

Recommended Posts

Identified as: N. K Evans , Lincoln, Illinois

SpanAm War era I would guess. It looks like he is wearing a good conduct medal.

 

post-60-0-39206100-1531146860.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My grandfather, Pvt T. O'Sullivan, 51st Co., 2/5 Marines. Taken either at Philadelphia where he had basic training or in France after arrival in late June 1917.

 

post-9621-0-85194800-1531150473.jpeg

post-9621-0-62016900-1531150487_thumb.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Now Second Lieutenant T. O'Sullivan, 67th Co., 1/5 Marines. Taken some time in Germany between early Dec 1918 and Spring 1919. Good view of overcoat with 1/5 insignia.

 

 

post-9621-0-26902400-1531150822_thumb.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Second Lieutenant T. O'Sullivan, 67th Co., 1/5 Marines. Taken some time in Germany Spring 1919. Two more casual depictions of uniforms worn by Marines at the time.

 

 

 

post-9621-0-51111300-1531151003_thumb.jpeg

post-9621-0-41868900-1531151029.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

Fritz, Mitter2K1, Chris 3bs, kfields & 12A54 …

 

Thanks for adding to what looks to be a pretty good thread with a lot of diversity in it.

 

It's great to see the early pre WW I stuff, along with the Navy, Marine and Army pics, and of course, the AEF subject matter.

 

Let's hope other members and visitors keep on posting.

 

Thanks to all for participating and looking. World War I Nerd ...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Fritz, Mitter2K1, Chris 3bs, kfields & 12A54 …

 

Thanks for adding to what looks to be a pretty good thread with a lot of diversity in it.

 

It's great to see the early pre WW I stuff, along with the Navy, Marine and Army pics, and of course, the AEF subject matter.

 

Let's hope other members and visitors keep on posting.

 

Thanks to all for participating and looking. World War I Nerd ...

Thank you WWI Nerd. I have quite a few images left to share and will try to get some more posted up soon.

 

-Mike

 

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Here are three individual shots of an officer. Only one was named and all it had was Will McKee, Chilicothe. I did a bit of research and found out this. There is a couple of gaps in his service that I am attempting to find, but it is still neat what you can find with as little info as this.

 

Major Will Meek McKee from Chilicothe, Ohio

Born March 3, 1877

Comissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Corps of Engineers on May 24, 1917

Promoted to 1st Lt. on Nov. 12, 1917. Captain on March 2, 1918. Finally made Major on September 17, 1918.

He was overseas with the AEF from July 9, 1917 to September 17, 1918.

Served with the 5th Engineer Regiment until Assigned to the 15th Engineers (dates unknown)

Transferred to the 3rd Engineer Training Regiment until November 1, 1918.

 

Thanks

Mike

 

post-104697-0-36917600-1531175864_thumb.jpgpost-104697-0-99008800-1531175876_thumb.jpgpost-104697-0-71056300-1531175886_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This is one of my early photos and it may pre-date what it is marked. The only information on the back is "Emil F. Arbeen 1917, LaSalle, ILL." There is a lot of interesting things shown in this photo and I will try to name them all. If I miss something, please jump in and correct me or add what was missed. First off he is wearing a campaign hat and early uniform coat with the standing/falling collar and bellowed pockets. I believe he has Mills M1903 suspenders and M1907 ammo belt with the early leather scabbard for the M1905 bayonet. Finishing off this photo is a M1903 rifle and what appear to be M1910 canvas leggings.

 

-Mike

 

post-104697-0-72387800-1531176922_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

More great pics Mike. I love the WW I training camp guys wearing pre WW I stuff!

 

Here's another one of mine. No name, but the back of the photos says:

 

"This is me. It was taken on one of those "zero" mornings and it was snowing at the time."

post-5143-0-46546600-1531181429_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

This One arrived in the mail today. I was interested in the brassard, but after seeing it in person, I can't figure out what it is? Anybody know?

 

It's named on the front:

 

"Your Riley Rudd 12/25/18"

 

Another curious thing about this image is his collar disc. I've never seen one like it before. Take a look at the enlargement (the next post) and let us know if you can figure it out.

 

And what about the ribbon on his pocket?

post-5143-0-45514500-1531182208_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Group picture is 1105th Aero Squadron men, Your guess is as good as mine on this old guy!! The aviator standing in front of the Jenny is Lt. William Campbell.

post-6022-0-75769000-1531181568_thumb.jpg

post-6022-0-19763300-1531182223_thumb.jpg

post-6022-0-48744200-1531182660_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

I know that this photo isn't an all the way full length photo, but it's just too good not to post.

 

This is one hungry dude! No ID or other info … just a guy who, if he takes a bite, probably won't have to pay for a beer for the entire year.

 

The trio of Span-Am canteens are a nice touch. I guess he needs a lot of water to wash down his midday nourishment … yum!

 

He's probably at a training camp somewhere in the southwest, like Texas.

post-5143-0-88421200-1531183145_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

Hawk3370, awesome image of the white elephant squadron patch! It looks like the, ah … old guy, is wearing British kit. I think that by 1918, Great Britain was drafting men as old as 50 or so.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1st Pic Sgt Walter X. Spellman, 11th Balloon Co. 2nd Pic Lt. Earl Forsyth training at the 8th Aviation Instruction Center, Foggia Italy. Notice he is wearing the Italian pilots badge over his left pocket. Sorry I cut off his toes.

post-6022-0-64859200-1531248630.jpg

post-6022-0-61101500-1531248911.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lt. Henry Clay (center) and officers/pilots 148th Squadron. Lt. Clay served with 43 Sqd RFC, 148th and 41st US Squadrons. He died of the Flu in France. He was credited with 8 1/2 kills.

post-6022-0-28734800-1531249819_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

Army Captain & 1st Lieutenant circa 1909.

 

The writing on the right hand side reads:

 

"Style of officers headquarters only"

post-5143-0-72723100-1531267638_thumb.jpg

 

A closer view of the captain circa 1909 ...

post-5143-0-03804700-1531267902_thumb.jpg

 

And a closer view of the lieutenant circa 1909 ...

post-5143-0-50071100-1531268048_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

world war I nerd

A couple of raw recruits doing what new recruits do best … policing up the company street circa 1917 -1918.

post-5143-0-70838400-1531268289_thumb.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Salvage Sailor

Buglers, I Troop, 4th Cavalry 1915 Schofield Barracks, Territory of Hawaii

I Troop 4th Cavalry 1915 002.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...